The Sacopee Valley Rec Council and Senior Central is again sponsoring this FREE and FUN event this fall at Pike Hall in Cornish from 7-9 p.m. What a fun and festive way to get out, meet friends, and get moving! All ages are welcome...You can't be too old or too young! This event is free, but donations are always welcome.

The entire process of purchasing a home is covered in this ME hoMEworks course, including making the decision, setting a budget for homeownership, improving credit, getting a mortgage approval, working with a realtor, inspections, insurance, the closing process, energy efficiency and avoiding predatory lenders. Learn about closing cost and down payment assistance programs available for first-time homebuyers, veterans, and others. Attendees will earn a Certificate of Completion required by USDA, ME State Housing Authority, and other mortgage lenders. Free individualized counseling is offered after the class. Please have pen and paper available. Registration closes at 10 a.m. on 2/5. Note: You must reply to the email that will be sent to you from YCCAC to complete registration and receive the Zoom link. Register the person with whom you are buying your house at the same time and receive a $10 refund. Pre-registration is required to receive online link. 

Lee Sullivan is the Homebuyer Education Coordinator at York CountyCommunity Action Corp. In addition to experiencing the  homebuying process multiple times, she is Certified by hoMEworks, HUD and the USDA RD Direct mortgage program.

The entire process of purchasing a home is covered in this ME hoMEworks course, including making the decision, setting a budget for homeownership, improving credit, getting a mortgage approval, working with a realtor, inspections, insurance, the closing process, energy efficiency, and avoiding predatory lenders. Learn about closing costs and down payment assistance programs available for first-time homebuyers, veterans, and others. Attendees will earn a Certificate of Completion required by USDA, ME State Housing Authority, and other mortgage lenders. Free individualized counseling is offered after the class. Please have pen and paper available.

Preregistration required, with registration closing at noon on 5/15.

You must reply to the email that will be sent to you from YCCAC to complete registration and receive the Zoom link.

Register the person you are buying your house with at the same time you do and receive a $10 refund.

Lee Sullivan is the Homebuyer Education Coordinator at York County Community Action Corp. In addition to experiencing the homebuying process multiple times, she is certified by hoMEworks, HUD, and the USDA RD Direct mortgage program.

For those who are longing to replenish, this workshop offers a restorative space to reconnect with yourself through quiet, reflective practices. When life feels chaotic, finding calm can feel out of reach—but it’s always there, waiting to be rediscovered. This session will provide you with tools to quiet the mind, soothe the body and heart, and create moments of ease and balance in your daily life. What to Expect: This 1.5-hour workshop blends mindfulness and self-compassion practices to help you: +Calm your mind with gentle, breath-focused meditation. +Find grounding and clarity through reflective journaling. +Soothe the body and heart with gentle yoga, and mindfulness and self-compassion meditations that invite spaciousness and care. Join this supportive and heart-centered session to reconnect with the steadiness and clarity that already resides within you.

Please join us for the 48th Annual Indcution Ceremony & Show at the Country Music Hall of Fame! 

We are pleased to announce the induction of four new members to the Maine Country Music Hall of Fame!  

Inductees are:

   Jeff Budge

   Kim Curry

   Bobby Le Rawding

   Bill Smith

This exciting event is happening on Sunday, May 18th at 1:00 p.m. at the Silver Spur; 272 Lewiston St., Mechanic Falls, Me. 

Doors open at 11:30 am. Tickets are $20 at the door with general seating. There will be a FREE Museum Open House from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the lower level and again, after the show. This is a family-freindly event!

The Country Music Hall of Fame is greatful to it's sponsors;~ McKusick Petroleum, RENY Charitable Foundation, Norway Savings Bank, William A. & Sue-Ann Buckley.  THANK YOU!

Registration is not available here on this website. Tickets are available at the door at the event. For more information about this event and more events at the Music Museum, you can go to their facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MECountryMusicHOF/

Have you ever wanted to try the potter's wheel? Sign up for our two-hour "Try-It Night". With the help of a teaching artist and some clay, you'll be shown how to center and pull the clay up to make a vessel. Great for families and friends! Bring an apron, trim those fingernails, pull your long hair back, and dress for a mess! This class includes a two-hour session and one or two finished pieces. Depends on how you do! If you make more than two and love all the lumpy children equally and want to keep them, each additional piece is $10.

Finished work will be ready for pickup after 4-6 weeks during regular class times or by appt. Usually, pieces are ready mid-month the month following your class date.

This class requires a 48-hour advance notice for cancellations. Kennebec Clay Works is operated by Ceramic Artist and Educator, Malley Weber. KCW has many great instructors.

For more information please visit www.KennebecClay.com

Crave the forest's bounty? Join David (65+ years of experience!) for an immersive foraging adventure. Learn to identify edible treasures, from berries to mushrooms, and uncover the secrets of plant ecology. This isn't just a walk, it's a transformative experience that fills your basket and your soul! Limited spots, register today! David is a member of the Maine Mycological Assoc. NOTE: This class will start with an outdoor talk at the waterfront followed by the walking portion.

Anyone can learn to juggle! Juggling improves hand-eye coordination, increases kinesthetic sense, boosts self-confidence, and most importantly: it's FUN! Learn the basics starting with the three-ball cascade, and use that as your launching point for a variety of tricks. Get the secret to true juggling success (hint: PRACTICE!), and get information on resources you can use to continue learning on your own. Martha will have supplies on hand to get you started in class and will discuss where to purchase your own juggling supplies.

Martha Fournier studied the theatre arts, circus arts, and physical comedy and performed professionally for 10 years.